Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Leadership change at Friends of the San Juans
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans announces that Executive Director Stephanie Buffum has submitted her letter of resignation and retired as of March 1, 2020.
Seniors: Call for entertainers
-- from Lena Kasssa for Orcas Senior Center -- Seniors Have Talent is back again for more fun and entertainment on Sunday, April 26! Are you a senior? Do you dance, sing, act, play an
San Juan County Drug Court celebrates first anniversary
-- from Jane Severin for San Juan County Superior Court -- San Juan County Superior Court launched a pilot Drug Court in January 2019 with the support of the local law and justice community. According
Washington State Ferries’ response to coronavirus
-- from Washington State Ferries -- As the third largest transit provider in the State of Washington, Washington State Ferries is taking a number of steps to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus
Library’s winter book sale cancelled
Check out book sales in lobby area of library -- from David Kosiur for Friends of Orcas Library -- The Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) have decided to cancel this year’s Winter Book
More from Inslee’s COVID-19 press conference
-- by Steve Bernheim, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee said [Monday] his priority is "to slow the speed of this dangerous virus" known as COVID-19, which has killed six in King and
NAS Whidbey SAR conducts MEDEVAC from Lopez Island
-- from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation from Lopez Island, Wash., Monday, March 2, 2020. A SAR
Covid-19 preventive measures are ‘in our hands’
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues Reporter -- At a press briefing on Monday, March 2, Governor Jay Inslee called on the public to respond to the continuing spread of the Covid-19 by “making decisions
School will close at 1 p.m. this Friday for coronavirus proactive measures
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Please know that we are committed to being proactive in response to the COVID 19, AKA coronavirus. The early closure this Friday will permit the time to provide
Chamber Music Fest welcomes musician-in-residence for busy three days
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival welcomes violinist Monique Mead back to Orcas Island beginning Monday, March 16, as Musician-in-Residence for a busy three days
Village Voices | How are you feeling about the coronavirus situation?
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter — Welcome to March. This is the third in our Village Voices series, in which we take the pulse of the people of Orcas Island. Every month we’ll
Inslee issues COVID-19 emergency proclamation
-- from Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a state of emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing state agencies to use all resources necessary to prepare for
Training for emergency preparedness for businesses
Tuesday, March 31, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County/Town of Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management is hosting a no-cost,
School district statement on coronavirus
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- As February comes to a close, we have seen increasing coverage in the news of the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation around the world. We have also received questions from staff and families regarding
Peace Island Medical Center offers free advance care planning workshop
Friday, March 20, 1-3 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering a free community workshop that walks participants through the elements of advance care planning.
Orcas schools looking to fill board vacancy
-- from John Fleming, Chair, Orcas Island School District Board of Directors -- As you may have already heard, we are seeking applicants for a recent vacancy on our School Board. This position was vacated
